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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.13, 14,208.57 and 2,903.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.13, 14,208.57 and 2,903.85 is: 4,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.13 : 14,208.57 = 2,903.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.13/14,208.57 = 2,903.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.13x = 14,208.57 × 2,903.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.13x = 41,259,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259,555.99/9,473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.43

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